Accountant II
Performance Food Group's Performance Business Solutions division has exciting new opportunities for Accountants. We have remote/hybrid opportunities in our Denver CO and La Crosse WI.
The ideal candidate will support the finance and accounting for PFG locations as assigned. Perform month-end close activities, analyzing and verifying financial information, preparing internal financial reports. Provide information to the field regarding accounting practices and procedures. Reconcile and review certain general ledger accounts. Apply accounting knowledge to lead groups on projects. Provide guidance to Accounting Coordinators and Accountant I staff, and performing related work as required. Internal contacts with employees at all levels in the organization. External contacts may include vendors, and banks internal and external auditors as needed. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.
- Prepare and/or review detailed journal entries.
- Prepare and record month-end accruals.
- Prepare and publish internal month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
- Perform moderately complex accounting reconciliations and balance sheet trend analysis, as assigned.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations that aid management in determining the proper accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures. Provide recommendations for process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting deadlines. Maintain and/or lead established moderately complex accounting projects as assigned by management.
Experience & Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. General Accounting or other relevant experience; Thorough understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills required; Demonstrated analytical and computer skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of Microsoft Access; Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a changing environment; Self motivated with ability to work under and meet strict deadlines individually as well as in a team environment; Knowledge and understanding of internal control environment; Ability to analyze financial information; Ability to work flexible hours as required.